In the 1960s, this celebratory tea towel starring Marble Arch was on sale. Franklin Engelmann was a popular BBC broadcaster, who had a radio show from 1955-1972 called “Down Your Way”. Clearly he saw a merchandising opportunity in playing on the name and showcasing London landmarks.

We’ve had a close look and the only thing they got wrong was that the keystones of the arches are the same on both sides, whereas on the actual arch, one side has bearded male figures (as in the model) and the other, a magnificent lion’s head at the top flanked by Athenian warriors on the two smaller arches.